Parks Canada has released two detailed reports on the July 2024 wildfire in Jasper National Park, confirming that a lightning strike triggered the blaze, and that “tornado‑force” fire‑driven winds and heavy fuel loads helped it spread rapidly. The findings point out that prescribed burns and fuel‑breaks had helped, but more see‑emergency treatment in the affected corridor might have reduced the damage. Read more to explore what these reports reveal, and the tougher questions they raise about wildfire management and community protection.
Reports Confirm Lightning Sparked Devastating Jasper Wildfire
